TCCLeague27: “I Knew That Free-Kick Was Going In” — Valiant’s Ifeanyi Ogbonnanya Inspires First...
Valiant FC midfielder Ifeanyi Ogbonnanya delivered a moment of brilliance when his club needed it most, producing a sensational free-kick and an energetic midfield...
TCCLeague27: “I Want My Football To Open Doors” — Dino SC’s Fabian Sylvanus Pulls...
Dino Sporting Club's midfield maestro Fabian Sylvanus is making a compelling case for recognition beyond Nigeria's domestic football scene after another influential performance earned...
TCCLeague: “I Want Defenders To Fear Facing Me” — Gbagada’s Malik Fatai Sends Bold...
Gbagada FC's exciting attacker Malik Fatai has underlined his growing influence in The Creative Championship (TCC), delivering an electrifying performance that earned him the...
TCCLeague: “I Won’t Let My Team Go Down Without A Fight” — Lekan Alao...
Iganmu Tiger goalkeeper Lekan Alao has strengthened his reputation as one of the emerging goalkeeping talents in The Creative Championship (TCC), following another commanding...
Nigeria’s Football Leadership Vacuum Stands Out During FIFA President’s Meeting With African Federation Presidents
The lingering absence of a new president for Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) became conspicuous on Thursday, when the country's number one seat was left...
Dapo Afolayan Renews Super Eagles Dream: “I Was So Close”
London-born forward Dapo Afolayan has revealed that representing Nigeria remains one of his biggest football ambitions after admitting he previously came close to earning...
Lola Ogunbote’s Appointment By Chelsea’s Women’s Team Excites Her Lagos-based Associate Chinasa Ukandu
The appointment of Nigerian female tactician, Barrister Damilola Ogunbote as head of football operations at Chelsea Women of England has gained an exciting reaction...
Dikko Promises Africa-Class Pitch as Abuja Stadium Revamp Targets 2027 Completion
National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko says the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja will have one of the best playing pitches in Africa...
Ani, Olowu Set for Explosive Showdown at Street Rumble 2 in Ajegunle.
Michael “Hitman” Ani and two-time West African Welterweight Champion Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu will headline the second edition of The Street Rumble in Lagos.
Match...
Shooting Stars Face Tough Away Test After 180 Minutes Without a Home Goal
Shooting Stars will head into their next Nigeria Premier Football League fixture with an uncomfortable statistic hanging over them after failing to score in...
Lead City Expose Ghanaian Champions’ Weakness Ahead of OAU Showdown
Ghana’s University for Development Studies (UDS) have discovered that their impressive attacking strength may not be enough to guarantee another West African University Games...
Where to Watch: EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 8 Fixtures Live on NPFL & MBI
Football fans across Nigeria and beyond can look forward to another exciting round of action as selected EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday...
NFF Officials Express Confidence In Olympic Eagles’ Ability To Beat DR Congo During Next...
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials have expressed confidence in the ability of the country's under-23 squad, Olympic Eagles, to defeat DR Congo during next...
EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 8: Rangers Face Barau Test As Nine Time Champion Enyimba Travel...
The EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League enters Matchday 8 this weekend, with 10 fixtures scheduled across Friday, Saturday and Sunday as clubs continue their...
NPFL Fines Sporting Lagos Coach Jeffery Buter ₦500,000 Over Public Statements
Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter has been fined ₦500,000 and cautioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following an inquest into comments...
From Flying Eagles Invitee to River Plate Pro: Spiff Signs New Deal
Jonathan Spiff’s journey from a 2025 Flying Eagles invitee to River Plate professional has taken another major step after the Argentine-born forward signed his...
Rwandan Referee Gets Comoros-Nigeria Olympic Qualifier Nod
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed a Rwandan officiating team for the Super Falcons’ 2028 Olympic qualifying first-leg clash against Comoros.
Henriette Byukusenge...
No Oshoala, No Problem: Eguavoen Backs Falcons For Comoros Clash
Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to overcome Comoros despite the absence of several key players ahead...
No Mercy in Lagos! West Africa’s Top Chess Athletes Ready To Crush Global Grandmaster
The high-stakes Lagos International Chess Classic has officially taken centre stage this October 2026, running through October 17, 2026, and converting Victoria Island into...
Blood on the Mat: High-Stakes Combat Trials Transform Abuja into an Elite Battleground
The Package B Sports Hall at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja has been converted into a high-octane battleground as national sports administrators...
No Mercy In Senegal! Nigeria’s Next Superstars Ready To Shock The World At Dakar...
A fierce wave of young sporting talent is quietly taking shape across Nigeria, and when the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games officially kick off...
“We Built the Foundation” — Ugo Udezue Defends Musa Kida’s NBBF Board, Challenges Successors...
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board member Ugo Udezue has defended the achievements of the outgoing Musa Kida-led administration, insisting that its greatest legacy is...
“Ronaldo Has Put Portugal in a Difficult Position” — Troost-Ekong Slams Public Outburst, Questions...
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to publicly express his grievances over developments within the Portuguese national team, describing...
“The World Cup Is a Different Ball Game” — Olowookere Warns Flamingos Against Complacency...
Former Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has urged Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team to maintain maximum concentration and discipline ahead of the FIFA U-17...
“We Have Two Objectives” — Chelle Sets AFCON 2027, Olympic Qualification Targets as Russia...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has identified qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games...
“Football Is Football” — Eguavoen Embraces Super Falcons Challenge, Confident of Olympic Qualification Success
Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence in his ability to handle the responsibility of leading Nigeria’s women’s national team, insisting...
BREAKING: “Nigeria’s Whistle Passes the Test” — Ojeleye John Tope Clears CAF Futsal Fitness...
Nigerian FIFA futsal referee Ojeleye John Tope has recorded another significant milestone in his officiating career after successfully passing the Confederation of African Football...
“They Came In and Made Their Mark” — Peter Ijeh Hails Super Eagles Debutants,...
Former Nigeria international Peter Ijeh has praised the impressive performances of the Super Eagles’ new players against Russia, urging head coach Eric Chelle to...
“The World Cup Has Come and Gone” — Friday Ekpo Dismisses DR Congo Speculation,...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has urged Nigerians to stop relying on speculation surrounding DR Congo’s alleged use of an ineligible player during...
“We Must Go Back to the Grassroots” — Aloy Agu Reveals Blueprint for Rebuilding...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Aloy Agu has called for a comprehensive rebuilding of Nigerian football from the grassroots, insisting that sustained investment in schools,...
“Our Football Will Have a Rebirth” — Olopade Optimistic as Nigeria Awaits FIFA’s Final...
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has expressed confidence that Nigerian football will emerge stronger from its ongoing administrative challenges,...
EuroMatch NPFL: “Your Support Means Everything” — Qamar Adegoke Thanks Shooting Stars Fans After...
Shooting Stars midfielder Qamar Adegoke has expressed his appreciation to the club’s supporters following the Oluyole Warriors’ goalless draw against Kano Pillars in the...
Shooting Stars Fans Demand Yusuf’s Exit After Another Home Draw
Pressure is mounting on Shooting Stars head coach Salisu Yusuf after frustrated supporters called for his removal following Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with Kano Pillars...
Super Eagles’ Rookies Get More Applause For ‘Making Nigerians Proud With Remarkable Display’ Against...
All players who featured for the Super Eagles during Tuesday's international friendly away to Russia have received more plaudits for what was described as...
Michael Ajao Reveals His Tough Trajectory From Hawking Plantain Into Football, While Still Hoping...
A youngster based in Ajangbadi area of Lagos, Michael Ajao has revealed the tough terrain he is passing through as an aspiring footballer, with...
Edidiong Udo Reveals His Biggest Ambition: ‘I Want To See Nigerian Athletes Continue Earning...
A member of Nigeria's track and field contingent to this year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Edidiong Udo has revealed that he decided to...
From Golden Eaglets Captain to Slovakia: Samson Tijani’s European Rebuild Could Reignite Super Eagles...
Former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Okikiola Tijani has opened another chapter in his European career after joining Slovak top-flight club FK Železiarne Podbrezová, with...
HFN MatchVision Platform Will Give Handball Coaches, Referees, Technical Officers, Statisticians New Ideas –...
Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) president, Jibril Saidu Ojih has disclosed that the body's newly introduced MatchVision platform will go a long way in...
Shooting Sports Federation Moves To Digitilise Its Activities, Broaden Participation Among Nigerians
Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF) has taken a solid step towards digitilising its activities and broaden participation in the event across the country, Sports247...
FIFA Monthly Ranking: Why Nigeria Dropped To Sixth In Africa – Behind Morocco, Egypt,...
An explanation has been forwarded to explain why Nigeria dropped to Africa's sixth position in the latest monthly rankings announced by global football governing...
Emmanuel Fernandez Is An Unbelievable Player,’ Scottish Legen
Glasgow Rangers of Scotland's fast-rising defender, Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez has gained more accolades in recognition of his surging status, with the latest plaudit...
“Give Eguavoen Time” — Osahon Urges Patience as Super Falcons Begin Crucial LA 2028...
FC Robo Queens proprietor Emmanuel Osahon has called for patience with interim Super Falcons head coach Augustine Eguavoen, insisting the experienced tactician needs sufficient...
“Nigeria Can Still Become World Champions” — Odegbami Wants Local Talent Revolution to Rescue...
Former Green Eagles captain Segun Odegbami believes Nigeria can transform its current football struggles into the foundation for eventually winning the FIFA World Cup,...
“Making My Super Eagles Debut Is Always Special” — Isaac James Celebrates First Appearance...
Alverca left-back Isaac James has described his Super Eagles debut as a special moment after making his first senior appearance for Nigeria in the...
EuroMatch NPFL: Back-to-Back Home Barren Draws for Oluyole Warriors as Winless Kano Pillars Claim...
Shooting Stars were held to another goalless draw at home as Kano Pillars secured a point in Ibadan in the rescheduled Matchday 3 fixture...
Baník Ostrava Confirm Thursday Return for Super Eagles Defender Bewene
Abdullahi Bewene is expected to return to Baník Ostrava training on Thursday after completing his latest international duty with the Super Eagles.
The Czech club...
Adeola Afolayan Stays Patient After Passing WAEC Examination, Snubs Opportunity To Become Referee Or...
A youngster who sat for the West African secondary school leaving examination (aka WAEC) earlier this year, Adeola Oluwaseun Afolayan has snubbed the opportunity...
Adedeji Oluwafemi Appointed Honorary Football Coach by Ondo State Sports Council
The Ondo State Sports Council has appointed football coach Adedeji Oluwafemi as an Honorary Staff (Football Coach), recognising his commitment and dedication to the...
National Grassroots Sports Summit 2026: Building a New Pathway for Nigeria’s Sporting Future
Nigeria’s search for a more sustainable sporting future will take centre stage in Abuja as stakeholders prepare for the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit...
Basketball Africa League Unveils Newly Refurbished Courts In Côte D’Ivoire, Nigeria And Senegal
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league is unveiling six newly refurbished basketball courts in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Senegal in...
